Joyeaux Noel

[lurkerwithout]

An '05 movie about the Christmas Truce of 1914. When the entire European war effort almost broke down as various Scottish, French and German units engaged in fraternization. Lucky for the cause of killing lots and lots of people, the high command of both sides managed to put a stop to that right quick...

There isn't really anything NEW about showing how the rank and file have more in common with their counterparts in the opposition than they do with the rear echelon officers who give out the orders. I'm pretty sure this even has even been made into a movie before. Still, its a well-made film with a general high quality of acting, if nothing that truly stands out. And at nearly two hours its a bit overly long...

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I can't remember if I've seen this, it was in my queue or it still is in my queue. Maybe I just contemplated adding it.

...I don't really have anything to add here.

[frustratedpilot]

I wonder if you're thinking of A Midnight Clear...different war, different circumstances, but generally the same theme and message.